Definition
叔 is a precise kinship term that specifically refers to a father's younger brother or a husband's younger brother, unlike the broader English 'uncle'. It can also be used as a polite title for a man about one's father's age, often combined with the surname (e.g., 王叔).
n.
father's younger brotherhusband's younger brother(as a polite title) used for a man about one's father's age
Examples
- 叔。Wǒ shū shì yīshēng.My uncle (father's younger brother) is a doctor.
- 叔。Tā shū qùnián jiéhūn le.His uncle (husband's younger brother) got married last year.
- 叔，。Zhāng shū, nín màn zǒu.Uncle Zhang, take care.
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